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Coronavirus: Applause for key workers 'is not enough'

Sat, 04/25/2020 - 00:38
NHS staff, police and firefighters need better pay and treatment after coronavirus, union leader warns.

Coronavirus: Tory MPs to examine 'rise of China'

Sat, 04/25/2020 - 00:36
The UK needs a better understanding of China's global role when the coronavirus pandemic ends, MPs say.

Coronavirus: '2m children face heightened lockdown risk'

Sat, 04/25/2020 - 00:18
The Children's Commissioner warns 2m children face increased risks during the Covid-19 lockdown.

The celebrities striking the right note by spreading comfort and joy

Sat, 04/25/2020 - 00:06
Not all stars have come off well, but some are providing positivity, humour and a human touch.

Coronavirus: Why going without physical touch is so hard

Sat, 04/25/2020 - 00:05
Touch is the first sense humans develop in the womb - is that why so many are finding lockdown difficult?

Coronavirus: Are these seven targets being hit?

Sat, 04/25/2020 - 00:04
Ministers have set targets for testing, medical equipment and hospital beds. Have they delivered?

Coronavirus: Transport usage will change after lockdown

Sat, 04/25/2020 - 00:03
Public transport usage won't recover to pre-Covid19 levels once the lockdown ends, a survey suggests.

Coronavirus: 'Homeless' struggle to social distance

Sat, 04/25/2020 - 00:03
People living in shared accommodation are concerned about how they stay safe.

Ewan McGregor urges Scots to 'get your geek on'

Sat, 04/25/2020 - 00:01
The actor launches a call for uplifting video messages for isolated children and parents.

Coronavirus: How do you social distance in schools?

Sat, 04/25/2020 - 00:00
If pupils are allowed to return to school after the lockdown, how would they keep 2m apart?

Insurers estimate virus payouts to UK firms to be £1.2bn

Sat, 04/25/2020 - 00:00
Early estimate from insurance group says £900m will go to businesses with specialist policies.

Coronavirus: PSNI welcome NI Executive 'clarity' on travel for exercise

Fri, 04/24/2020 - 23:39
NI Executive says travelling for exercise is permitted but "not a long drive to a beach".

The Papers: 'Pick 10 lockdown friends' and football 'back soon'

Fri, 04/24/2020 - 23:08
Suggestions for how the UK is going to start easing lockdown measures are among the front page stories.

Captain Tom tops the charts, breaking record

Fri, 04/24/2020 - 22:24
He's become the oldest artist to have a number one track, and is donating the proceeds to the NHS.

Arrests after police seize cocaine worth £3m at Dover

Fri, 04/24/2020 - 22:10
Three men are being questioned after the drugs were found inside a lorry which had arrived at Dover.

Jon Venables: James Bulger murderer to make parole bid

Fri, 04/24/2020 - 20:24
Jon Venables, who was recalled to prison in 2017, asks a Parole Board to consider releasing him.

Coronavirus: Volunteers 'not being called upon' to help NHS

Fri, 04/24/2020 - 19:09
Organisers of the NHS Volunteer Responder Scheme say it has taken longer than expected to set up.

Coronavirus: Twin sisters Katy and Emma Davis die with Covid-19

Fri, 04/24/2020 - 18:54
Nurse Katy Davis and her twin Emma died just days apart at the same hospital, their sister says.

Coronavirus: Drones to deliver NHS supplies to Isle of Wight

Fri, 04/24/2020 - 18:51
A delivery drone trial between Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has been brought forward.

Coronavirus test website to reopen for bookings after 'significant demand'

Fri, 04/24/2020 - 18:49
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says more key workers will be able to access the site later.

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